Dr. James Geidner, LCPC, LPC
Midlife and life-change support
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- Practical pattern work
- Collaborative goal setting
- Academic and clinical experience
About James
Dr. James Geidner offers help for people facing midlife questions and other common stresses. He works with concerns such as anxiety, depression, relationship strain, parenting stress, grief, addiction, sleep problems, anger, self-esteem, career shifts, and coping with major life changes. He also supports people dealing with trauma, attachment and abandonment issues, ADHD, and intimacy-related struggles.
Dr. Geidner has 20 years of clinical experience in settings like psychiatric rehabilitation, child treatment centers, and universities. He is a Professor of Health and Counseling and maintains a private practice. His background includes clinical supervision roles at hospitals and universities, which shaped a broad view of therapeutic options.
In sessions he focuses on matching the method to the person. He uses approaches such as attachment-based work, client-centered listening, cognitive behavioral techniques, dialectical behavior tools, and Jungian ideas to help people understand patterns and try new ways of living. The work is practical and aimed at changes that matter day to day.
People can expect calm, straightforward conversations that look at what is happening now and why it keeps repeating. Dr. Geidner helps people notice patterns, try new coping skills, and make decisions that fit their life goals. He encourages a collaborative process where goals are set together.
Dr. Geidner holds LCPC and LPC credentials and practices in Michigan. Sessions are conducted in English and international clients can be served. To begin, use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
Dr. Geidner has 20 years of clinical experience in settings like psychiatric rehabilitation, child treatment centers, and universities. He is a Professor of Health and Counseling and maintains a private practice. His background includes clinical supervision roles at hospitals and universities, which shaped a broad view of therapeutic options.
In sessions he focuses on matching the method to the person. He uses approaches such as attachment-based work, client-centered listening, cognitive behavioral techniques, dialectical behavior tools, and Jungian ideas to help people understand patterns and try new ways of living. The work is practical and aimed at changes that matter day to day.
People can expect calm, straightforward conversations that look at what is happening now and why it keeps repeating. Dr. Geidner helps people notice patterns, try new coping skills, and make decisions that fit their life goals. He encourages a collaborative process where goals are set together.
Dr. Geidner holds LCPC and LPC credentials and practices in Michigan. Sessions are conducted in English and international clients can be served. To begin, use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHearing impairedImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Jungian TherapyNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
20+ years
Credentials
Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin
Languages
English
How therapeutic approaches guide online work
Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early bonds shape expectations in relationships. It helps people notice patterns in close relationships and practice new ways of relating that feel safer and more connected.Client-Centered Therapy centers on listening without judgment and following the client's pace. It helps people clarify their goals, feel heard, and build confidence to make changes that matter to them.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It teaches practical skills to test unhelpful thinking and change behaviors that keep problems going.
Finding the right approach is part of the work itself. The therapist collaborates with each person to choose or blend methods based on needs, goals, and preferences. That process may change over time as progress is made and new priorities appear.
Because the original biography does not list session formats, confirm which online options are offered before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives - for example, they remove travel time, allow a shorter check-in during a work break, or reduce the need to be on camera if someone prefers. Licensed professionals can use these approaches effectively across distance while focusing on skill practice, noticing patterns, and setting concrete goals.
Frequently asked questions
What issues does this therapist help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy struggles, parenting concerns, grief, addiction, sleep problems, anger, self-esteem, and midlife transitions among other issues.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He emphasizes listening and matching methods to each person. Sessions combine practical skill building with exploration of recurring life patterns.
What is his experience in the field?
He brings 20 years of clinical experience across psychiatric rehabilitation, child treatment centers, universities, and private practice.
What credentials and location are listed?
He holds LCPC and LPC credentials and practices in Michigan.
Which languages are supported and can international clients work together?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin the process?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.